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The 2008 Crisis Killed My Career. Here’s How I Turned It Around - Sandeep Das, PwC, IIM B, INSEAD

For many, the ongoing global pandemic was a disaster. Some lost their jobs, some missed their opportunities, some deferred their education keeping in mind the turbulent times and some didn’t get any jobs even after getting fancy degrees. Sandeep Das an IIM Bangalore and INSEAD alumni had also faced a similar situation in the year 2009 when he passed out of IIM Bangalore and had to go through the wrath of the financial crisis. From there to having worked in companies like Accenture, Marico and PwC he has come a long way and now is the time for him to pass it on. In a series of videos Sandeep Das will talk about a variety of things in the upcoming weeks that can not only help you develop skills but provide you a way to get the desired career opportunity. In this video, Sandeep talks about how he built a career for himself after a jolt and how you can too.

Team InsideIIM20 Sept 2021

Expectation Vs Reality Of Working At Top Companies

To share the honest experience of working in a corporate role and best practices you can use to make the most out of your job, we've invited diverse industry professionals to talk to you about the corporate career you would envision. Joining Oshin for a live conversation this Thursday 6 PM would be:

Team InsideIIM09 Sept 2021

What is IPMAT & Should You Take It? | Jobs, Scope, Exam Pattern, Eligibility & More

The IPMAT or the IPM Aptitude Test is the entrance exam for admission into the five-year Integrated Program in Management offered at IIM Indore and IIM Rohtak. This program allows students to enter IIM Indore right after Class 12, and results in two degrees being conferred at the end of 5 years – a B.A. (Foundations of Management) and an MBA. Alternatively, IPM students are offered an exit option after 3 years, graduating with just the undergraduate degree.

Team InsideIIM08 Sept 2021

Can Software Engineers Have A Successful Career In FinTech?

‘Fintech’ has become a buzzword today, but have you ever wondered the great potential the industry carries with it ? There are defined roles for product managers at FinTech firms for sure, but being a software engineer is there a scope for you to make that transition? Are there opportunities for software engineers to be part of this ever growing industry contributing newer ideas and services that will change the way people transact! What comes with a Fintech role is a lot of exciting challenges and responsibilities and in this video find out about the various opportunities available and learn how to strengthen your CV to make that desired transition possible.

Team InsideIIM08 Sept 2021

99%ile In CAT Despite Facing Major Shocks - Here's How A Non-Engineer Did It

Preparing for an exam like CAT requires a major investment of time and energy, especially if you're a working professional. It takes extra effort for non-engineers who may need to work on their Quantitative Abilities and may be out of touch with QA topics. In this video, we bring to you an interview with a B.Com graduate who, alongside his work, prepared for CAT 2020. In the video, this IIM Indore student explains the major shocks and challenges he faced during his CAT preparation, including declining mock scores and challenges due to the lockdown. He explains how despite not having the energy or the inclination to practice sums and watch concept videos, he pushed through and managed to score a superb 99th percentile score in CAT 2020. Here's how he did it.

Team InsideIIM06 Sept 2021

How FinTech Is Changing Traditional Finance Roles?

The traditional finance roles are shifting. FinTech, which initially started posing threats to the traditional banking scenario is now working hand in hand also in many cases. More and more FinTech firms are cropping up everyday with varied offerings in place. With such a massive shift in the space, how much of Finance is actually involved in the FinTech jobs that students bag from campus? What are the crucial factors you should consider before taking up the FinTech offer from campus and how do you understand whether you belong there? All that and more will be answered in this video by Kanan Shah, who presently works at JP Morgan as an Investment Banking Analyst and has previously interned at Goldman Sachs.

Team InsideIIM03 Sept 2021

Careers In E- Commerce: Roles, Skills, Courses & Future

Have you seen the rise of eCommerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart and wondered what opportunities lie ahead there for you? Thought of what roles there are and could be after you finish B-school? Are they all the same? Are they right for you? Many marketing aspirants have found themselves pondering over these questions. Join us as we explore 4 important roles in eCommerce and what is the right fit for you. Dhaval Patel an IIM Kozhikode graduate, who works currently at Reckitt decodes these careers for you in this video.

Team InsideIIM03 Sept 2021

Meet The Reckitt Global Challenge National Winners & Runners Up | Your Chance To Win Big. Register Now!

Reckitt Global Challenge is back for another season of purpose-driven ideas! Here’s your chance to be part of the longest-running B-school innovation competition. If you have an entrepreneurial mind and purpose is your passion, this is the perfect launchpad to becoming a purpose-driven leader.

InsideIIM Career Services01 Sept 2021